Guidebook for New Braunfels

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Guidebook for New Braunfels

Arts & Culture

Consistently named the best waterpark in the United States. (for real, not like "World's Best Coffee" in Elf)
436 locals recommend
Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels
400 N Liberty Ave
436 locals recommend
Consistently named the best waterpark in the United States. (for real, not like "World's Best Coffee" in Elf)
Golf, swimming, picnicking. There is something for everyone here.
120 locals recommend
Landa Park Pool
164 Landa Park Dr
120 locals recommend
Golf, swimming, picnicking. There is something for everyone here.
"10 day salute to sausage" (and beer) every fall.
Wursthalle
178 Landa Park Dr
"10 day salute to sausage" (and beer) every fall.
Canyon Lake is great fun. If you don't have a boat or jet ski, you can rent one here.
81 locals recommend
Canyon Lake Marina
280 Marina
81 locals recommend
Canyon Lake is great fun. If you don't have a boat or jet ski, you can rent one here.
Comal outfitters. Get everything you need to tube the Comal River here, including a bus ride back at the end of your trip. Be sure to bring approved beverage containers.
250 Meusebach St
250 Meusebach Street
Comal outfitters. Get everything you need to tube the Comal River here, including a bus ride back at the end of your trip. Be sure to bring approved beverage containers.
All kinds of fun: cable wake boarding, live music, Wahoo's restaurant with a view of the lake, skate park, trampoline gym, shopping for boats and gear.
30 locals recommend
Texas Ski Ranch
6700 I-35
30 locals recommend
All kinds of fun: cable wake boarding, live music, Wahoo's restaurant with a view of the lake, skate park, trampoline gym, shopping for boats and gear.
Cool skate park for kids and adults who have their own skate boards.
Jaws Skate Park
250 S Grape Ave
Cool skate park for kids and adults who have their own skate boards.
You will hit this if you rent a tube from Texas Tubes on your way down the river, or you can bring your own float and hang out in this park all day. We will even loan you one, if you like.
100 Liebscher Dr
100 Liebscher Drive
You will hit this if you rent a tube from Texas Tubes on your way down the river, or you can bring your own float and hang out in this park all day. We will even loan you one, if you like.
Great place to cool off in the summer. Pack a kite to fly in Zilker Park between dips.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton Dr
2454 locals recommend
Great place to cool off in the summer. Pack a kite to fly in Zilker Park between dips.
South by Southwest is March 8-17, 2013. Get tickets and information at sxsw.com.
290 locals recommend
Austin Convention Center
500 E Cesar Chavez St
290 locals recommend
South by Southwest is March 8-17, 2013. Get tickets and information at sxsw.com.
ACL is October 4-6 and 11-13, 2013. Go to aclfestival.com for more information.
98 locals recommend
Austin City Limits Festival
2100 Barton Springs Rd
98 locals recommend
ACL is October 4-6 and 11-13, 2013. Go to aclfestival.com for more information.
Great amusement park with water rides. Stay for the laser light show after sunset.
917 locals recommend
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
17000 W I-10
917 locals recommend
Great amusement park with water rides. Stay for the laser light show after sunset.
Shows, aquariums and an amusement park. Sea World is lots of fun. And close to golfing and shopping, if you want to just drop off the kids.
23 locals recommend
Sea World Drive
SeaWorld Drive
23 locals recommend
Shows, aquariums and an amusement park. Sea World is lots of fun. And close to golfing and shopping, if you want to just drop off the kids.
Great public golf course. The Texas Open is played here.
16424 Babcock Rd
16424 Babcock Road
Great public golf course. The Texas Open is played here.
The festival is April 18-28, 2013. NIOSA is April 23. Go to http://www.fiesta-sa.org/ for more information.
6 locals recommend
Fiesta San Antonio Commission
110 Broadway
6 locals recommend
The festival is April 18-28, 2013. NIOSA is April 23. Go to http://www.fiesta-sa.org/ for more information.
Hosts the only F1 event in North America. The 2013 F1 race is November 15-17. This track hosts other race events, too. Go to http://circuitoftheamericas.com/ for more information.
346 locals recommend
Circuit of The Americas
9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd
346 locals recommend
Hosts the only F1 event in North America. The 2013 F1 race is November 15-17. This track hosts other race events, too. Go to http://circuitoftheamericas.com/ for more information.
We are a short drive to Longhorn games. Go to http://www.texassports.com/ for tickets and information.
159 locals recommend
University of Texas at Austin
159 locals recommend
We are a short drive to Longhorn games. Go to http://www.texassports.com/ for tickets and information.
The Spurs and San Antonio Rampage play here and it hosts lots of great concerts. http://centersanantonio.com/ for tickets and information about upcoming events.
110 locals recommend
AT&T Center
1 AT&T Center Parkway
110 locals recommend
The Spurs and San Antonio Rampage play here and it hosts lots of great concerts. http://centersanantonio.com/ for tickets and information about upcoming events.
Take a wine tour.
56 locals recommend
Dry Comal Creek Vineyards
1741 Herbelin Rd
56 locals recommend
Take a wine tour.
Sample some wine. Go to http://www.gruenewinery.com/gruene/ for information.
34 locals recommend
Winery on the Gruene
1308 Gruene Rd
34 locals recommend
Sample some wine. Go to http://www.gruenewinery.com/gruene/ for information.

Drinks & Nightlife

One of Texas' oldest dance halls. Open nightly. Live music. Sometimes Willie Nelson even drops by.
367 locals recommend
Gruene Hall
1281 Gruene Rd
367 locals recommend
One of Texas' oldest dance halls. Open nightly. Live music. Sometimes Willie Nelson even drops by.
Live music and dancing.
14 locals recommend
Tavern in the Gruene
830 Gruene Rd
14 locals recommend
Live music and dancing.
Fun place in an historic Gruene building.
40 locals recommend
Mozie's
1601-A Hunter Rd
40 locals recommend
Fun place in an historic Gruene building.
Great place to stop in for a drink and a Mexican dinner. I included it under bar, because I go there for happy hour, but it is also a restaurant.
20 locals recommend
Cantina del Rio
1299 Gruene Rd
20 locals recommend
Great place to stop in for a drink and a Mexican dinner. I included it under bar, because I go there for happy hour, but it is also a restaurant.
Live music. Fun atmosphere. Try the chili.
41 locals recommend
The Phoenix Saloon
193 W San Antonio St
41 locals recommend
Live music. Fun atmosphere. Try the chili.

Food Scene

Dine on the shores of the Guadalupe River in historic Gruene.
211 locals recommend
Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar
1287 Gruene Rd
211 locals recommend
Dine on the shores of the Guadalupe River in historic Gruene.
Great pizza restaurant, owned by New Braunfelsers. Be sure to get a cupcake for dessert.
NB Pizza 46
636 Texas 46
Great pizza restaurant, owned by New Braunfelsers. Be sure to get a cupcake for dessert.
Reasonably-priced restaurant on the shore of the Guadalupe. Often easier to get a seat here than at Gristmill.
87 locals recommend
Gruene River Company
1404 Gruene Rd
87 locals recommend
Reasonably-priced restaurant on the shore of the Guadalupe. Often easier to get a seat here than at Gristmill.
Authentic German restaurant and bakery. Be sure to get a schnitzel.
Friesenhaus
1050 S Seguin Ave
Authentic German restaurant and bakery. Be sure to get a schnitzel.
Great food in a nice atmosphere. I am always torn between the Three Salad Sampler and their tortilla soup. Both are always good. Be sure to check out the shops in back.
101 locals recommend
Huisache Grill
303 W San Antonio St
101 locals recommend
Great food in a nice atmosphere. I am always torn between the Three Salad Sampler and their tortilla soup. Both are always good. Be sure to check out the shops in back.
Great food. Weekend brunch buffet has an omelette station and lots of good food, but my favorite is the lunch cobb salad. It is fresh and delicious.
Red Rooster Cafe
386 W San Antonio St
Great food. Weekend brunch buffet has an omelette station and lots of good food, but my favorite is the lunch cobb salad. It is fresh and delicious.
Yummy soup special every day and the Envy sandwich is delicious. Remember to get your firecrackers.
Cravings
712 W San Antonio St
Yummy soup special every day and the Envy sandwich is delicious. Remember to get your firecrackers.
So good. Get some barbecue at the drive-thru window, then picnic in Landa Park. Be sure to order a tea. Closed Sundays (which I always forget until I get down there).
14 locals recommend
Granzin Bar-B-Q
660 W San Antonio St
14 locals recommend
So good. Get some barbecue at the drive-thru window, then picnic in Landa Park. Be sure to order a tea. Closed Sundays (which I always forget until I get down there).
Great lunch specials. Delicious.
Olives Italian
215 S Seguin Ave
Great lunch specials. Delicious.

Sightseeing

With restaurants, bars, coffee shops and boutiques, historic downtown New Braunfels is a great place to explore. You can do this while the family hits the Comal.
Main Plaza
Main Plaza
With restaurants, bars, coffee shops and boutiques, historic downtown New Braunfels is a great place to explore. You can do this while the family hits the Comal.
Texas revolution museum.
879 locals recommend
The Alamo
300 Alamo Plaza
879 locals recommend
Texas revolution museum.
Lots to see. Be sure to eat at Casa Rio.
114 locals recommend
River Walk
River Walk
114 locals recommend
Lots to see. Be sure to eat at Casa Rio.
Great place to find a swimming hole or Guadalupe tube rental in the warm months. Or if you just want to take a pretty riverside drive (or scoot), River Road is a great start.
7 locals recommend
River Road
River Road
7 locals recommend
Great place to find a swimming hole or Guadalupe tube rental in the warm months. Or if you just want to take a pretty riverside drive (or scoot), River Road is a great start.
Great to pair with a trip to the Alamo and River Walk. Be sure to eat at Mi Tierra and check out the import shops.
188 locals recommend
Historic Market Square
514 W Commerce St
188 locals recommend
Great to pair with a trip to the Alamo and River Walk. Be sure to eat at Mi Tierra and check out the import shops.
Great restaurants, antique shopping, general store and lots of shops. Good place to spend an afternoon. Just up the hill from a good swimming spot on the Guadalupe River.
173 locals recommend
Gruene
173 locals recommend
Great restaurants, antique shopping, general store and lots of shops. Good place to spend an afternoon. Just up the hill from a good swimming spot on the Guadalupe River.

Shopping

Two outlet malls right next to one another: Prime and Tanger. Great for any shopping list.
358 locals recommend
San Marcos Premium Outlets
3939 I-35
358 locals recommend
Two outlet malls right next to one another: Prime and Tanger. Great for any shopping list.
Monthly flea market in Gruene. Lots of crafts and local flavor.
16 locals recommend
Adobe Verde
1724 Hunter Rd
16 locals recommend
Monthly flea market in Gruene. Lots of crafts and local flavor.
Beautiful outdoor mall. Close to Sea World and Palladium IMAX theater, if you want to drop off the kids while you shop.
27 locals recommend
Brookstone
15900 La Cantera Pkwy
27 locals recommend
Beautiful outdoor mall. Close to Sea World and Palladium IMAX theater, if you want to drop off the kids while you shop.
Open air market every Saturday.
148 S Castell Ave
148 South Castell Avenue
Open air market every Saturday.

Everything Else

Casual service that often features accompaniment on an acoustic guitar.
Gruene United Methodist Church
2629 E Common St
Casual service that often features accompaniment on an acoustic guitar.